Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologises for child sexual abuse material and deepfake content appearing on Meta platforms, according to sources cited by multiple outlets. The reports say Meta’s internal team acknowledges that enforcement and review processes failed to prevent certain harmful content from circulating. The sources also state that Meta paid significant sums of money to boost a particular type of content, and that the company regrets this mistake. In their account, Meta expresses remorse and apologises for the impact such material may have had, including content involving minors and manipulated “deepfake” media. The outlets describe the apology as part of internal discussions and communications within Meta, rather than a public policy announcement. Together, the reports indicate Meta recognises shortcomings in how such content is handled and boosted, and that Zuckerberg communicates regret for the issues. The specific platforms affected, the extent of the boosting, and the timeline of the content’s appearance are not detailed in the provided excerpts.